This place has has a great feel to it, you walk in and feel instantly warm and welcomed, there are different pockets of seating that also add to the unique feel of The Denn. The food menu is decent with some great Tapas options that are really well prepared and tasty. The Paella was a generous serve and had fantastic flavour but unfortunately the seafood was overcooked. The Wagu beef burger my friend had was dry and difficult to eat but otherwise flavorsome. The service was pretty good however some of the staff need to have a better understanding of the drinks menu, in particular the wines. The bar is really well stocked and lends itself to being a great catch-up venue with friends for drinks and Tapas in particular. Would happily return here as the food is decent (although some of the dishes are a tad pricey) and the energy of the place is awesome.
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We had friends flying down from Sydney so ended up coming in for a late dinner here at The Denn on the Westgarth shopping strip in Northcote. It was cosy warm inside and there was an impressive bar collection. Given by the time everyone else arrived it was around 8:40 I was hungry keen to get going on the ordering. Between the six of us we ordered about four entrees and shared.
I loved the Saganaki which was interestingly paired with a berry compote which I was quite cynical of initially but it grew on me.
For mains I ordered the lamb three ways. To be honest that was the first dish I saw and I was pretty much sold. Lamb came in the form of slow cooked ribs, slow cooked lamb shoulder and a medium rare loin all with various accompanying salads and greens. Really enjoyed the ribs and the loin but the lamb shoulder was shredded and quite dry for my taste.
KD ordered the Caprese pizza and asked for anchovies which she loved. The pizza base was a little good but didn’t have that spring to it that I prefer. KD really enjoyed her pizza.
While other drank wine and cocktails I was feeling FOMO due to partaking in dry July but the bar staff were happy to make up a fruiting not alcoholic version of what I assume was a apple and strawberry mojito.
We wrapped up the night eating
New your style cheesecake with ice cream and a bright vivid fruit collection.
Service was very good and we were checked in with several occasions to ask about how everything was. We stayed a good half and hour past The Denn’s Closing time while we caught up with Sydney friends and front end staff were perfectly calm and courteous. Had it have been me I would have wanted to shoo us out the door.
Well knock me down. I hadn’t been to Denn for years. Went here on a whim tonight as my good friend and I were catching a movie at the nearby Westgarth Cinema (Breath was the movie - very good - 7.7 out of 10). I had a few concerns with the bistro a few years ago. But you have to let these things go don’t you especially given the reasonable rating this place carries these days. I was ultimately glad we chose the venue. The server assured me solemnly that the beef cheeks were good and she was spot on the mark. The generous portion, gorgeously cooked and presented, accompanying beans and snow peas, made me a mighty happy chappie. It was a lovely dish. My colleague’s vegan paella was also reported to be excellent (he insisted strongly that I add the vegan bit). Add lovely warm surroundings, an excellent and attentive server and an inky Heathcote Shiraz and you’ve got a very satisfactory overall experience. Denn, I think I’ve been unfair to you in the past.
Very Friendly service. Nice and comfortable seating. We had the Wagyu burger, Paella, baby octopus. Burger patty was just a little on the dry side but overall still pretty good. Paella was nice and had good flavor. Baby Octopus was nice although the serving size was smallish.
I come to the denn quite frequently as I live 50 m away.. this place has always got great tasty food and the staff are awesome too .... get down there and have a feed
George David Michaelides
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Great little spot for some tapas. Tried the Mushroom 3 ways with the Danish fetta one being the pick of the 3. Also tried the Spanish chrorizo and the saganaki with berry jam on the side. Prob best to leave the Saganaki as is though guys it doesnt need a sweet element to it lemon only.
The service was fab. Very attentive & good sense of humour. The house red was beautiful. This place is lovely & quiet if u want to actually talk in a peaceful environment. The tapas of saganaki & stuffed mushrooms were lovely. The paella was flavorsome & cooked authentically. The lamb 3 ways was awesome. Well cooked & tender. I came on a groupon voucher. Was less economical given we had to pay an extra $10 each for the actual meals we wanted (lamb 3 ways & seafood paella) as oppose to the pizza/pasta options. I think a $5 extra would have been more reasonable. To improve some more decore, such as hanging plants etc could help. Also maybe prices are a bit steep (without voucher) on the whole.
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I found the service here relaxed and friendly and the seating comfortable. The food however was a mixed bag out of the six mains delivered. I have to admit I'm not a fan of the tag 'Modern Australian' but if the food is consistent I can go with it. Unfortunately 2 dishes were rubbish, two average and two quite nice.
Lamb Three Ways: Ordered it medium rare, it came as medium. Picky? Not really if you are paying a professional to cook it. It came on a board (don't like that) with the lamb ribs particularly unpleasant - greasy with loads of unrendered fat. Included was a salad from the Seventies with raw carrots. The pulled lamb was bland and sat on a very cold puree. Not happy Jan.
The Vegetarian pizza seriously lacked flavour and was dominated by under cooked (re hard) pumpkin and the base was not great. This street has so many good pizzerias how can this happen??
Better but still not great was the Barramundi, it came out very very close to being overcooked and the accompanying veg a letdown. I realise it's a difficult fish to cook perfectly but again if you are paying then it should be done right. The other fish dish, appropriately named fish and chips was reasonable but again on a wooden board - did I mention how stupid wooden boards are?
The two dishes that shone was the Seafood Paella - well made, seasoned perfectly and with quite a lot of different proteins. The pasta dish my son had was extremely tasty but served on plate the size of a bus wheel. The tacky crisscross pattern of balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese spread around the 10cm plate edge like dandruff showed immaturity. Just put it in a bloody nice bowl and put the Parmesan in another smaller bowl next to it. How hard is that?
I'm being generous by giving a 3.5 but only because two dishes were really yummy but I can't recommend this place if someone asked me. Be aware portion sizes are big - could make entrees or desserts difficult to fit in.
We ordered the den pizza, lamb 3 ways, eggplant chips and the apple berry crumble. Everything was delicious, the pizza had an even ratio of toppings and the lamb was perfectly cooked. The apple berry crumble was really good but it needed more ice cream to balance everything.
Came here on a Monday night. Ordered the mushroom ravioli and girlfriend had the beetroot gnocchi. We also shared the flourless orange cake and snickers addiction. Could not fault the food at all...snicker addictions was by far my favourite. The only negative I'd say was the service was a bit slow, and we had to ask for dessert menu rather than them offering it to us. Will definitely be back!
Last night was my first time at this restaurant after reading mixed reviews online. I must say everything from the moment I walked in the door until the moment I left was exceptional! The food was cooked to perfection, the service was outstanding, just an all round friendly, welcoming and exceptionally great place. Would very highly reccomend!
Dined here for a birthday lunch and had a great experience. Pork belly tapas was spectacular as was the seafood pizza. Thin crisp crust and plenty of seafood.
Partner had the paella 🥘 which he said was spectacular and the rolled chicken dish also got a big thumbs up. The mini lemon mirangue pie was also amazing, we were all full from lunch so shared one.
Asparagus not being in season looked a little limp and sad on the chicken dish compared to others who've posted pics
We sat outside in the courtyard which was nice but a lot of empty or dead plants on the wall, could do with a spruce up
Overall service was great as was the food, we enjoyed and will definitely dine here again
Stopped here on a whim - lucky I didn't read the reviews beforehand otherwise we wouldn't have. We shared two dishes. The quinoa salad with pumpkin, beetroot pomegranate feta & rocket and the Beetroot gnocchi with pine nuts & spinach. Unlike some restaurants, the waitress didn't mind us sharing both meals and bought out small plates for us without me needing to ask. Both meals were lovely, especially the gnocchi.
Great service and quality dishes at reasonable prices. Pleasant and comfortable environment, although the dying courtyard plants could be better cared for.
Where to take visiting parents/grandparents. Not too crazy, absolutely no hipsters, artists, loud people, etc. and definitely something on the menu that dad will like. It's not bad, just standard fare without any flair.
My husband and I enjoy the ambience, the food and the service Sasha is a wonderful host . We enjoy coming here
We mainly have dinner on A Wednesday night
Went here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The service was friendly and lovely. I ordered the pizza which was delicious. Thin based and a generous size for one person. Prices are reasonable as well.
Had a really lovely meal here last night with my parents before a night at the cinema! Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. Food was extremely good - handmade porcini ravioli was delectable, mum's slow-cooked lamb risotto was more-ish and dad claimed his beef burger to be one of the best he's ever tasted. We shared an Applebee's berry crumble for dessert and kind of wished we'd ordered one each (but our mains had left our stomachs adequately full!). The restaurant has a lovely feel and the space is well-utilized with a little outdoor area out the back. We'll be back and will be recommending to our friends and family!
Previously just order takeaway pizza and it was great. So i decide to try the food here. Spanish paella and the barramundi was absolutely divine. My mom was really love her fish. Will definitely come back.
My husband and I went to the Denn for the second time over the weekend. We shared the popcorn chicken and meatballs for starters, both we very delicious. Also the wagu beef burger and pizzas are fantastic. The food came out fast. Great, friendly service. We will be back for sure.
Great food great service and extra tasty tapas. Cool little setup in the heart of westgarth easy parking around the side street. Recommend the lamb dish or the pork belly
On short notice (20mins) I made a booking for 20 on a Sunday night and Sebastian and his team were able to accomodate us. The atmosphere was warm contemporary and inviting. The service was excellent. The tapas and antipasto were the best food choices. The steak was a bit tough and the special marinara pasta had all good ingredients but lacked a bit of virgin olive oil. A great evening all round and we all felt very special.
Venue: Great high st location easy access with transport and car. Modern timber furnishing almost feels like walking in a ski log that makes it appealing on a very cold winter night.
Food: quinoa salad- with all my favourite pumpkin Beetroot pomegranate feta and addition halloumi.
Very fresh salad that's filling, light and very generous serving.
Wagyu burger- it's well made but quite average.
Grilled eggplant- smokey grill on a bed of creamy hommus, throughly enjoyed this dish.
Olive wood fire bread- it was mouthwatering just by looking and smelling the freshly baked bread. Abit salty on its own. Had to eat it with my salad to balance the flavour.
Staff was very helpful, cheerful and easy to chat. Even the chef greeted us when we walked by. Such a friendly team they have here!
Not a bad spot to visit. We attended on a Sunday night. The restaurant was reasonably quiet and getting a seat was no issue. Nice décor and new looking. The lighting / atmosphere makes it an appealing option for a date or romantic evening. Whilst our waitress made a mistake with our entree, she was extremely quick to fix the error; no complaints from us regarding this. The popcorn chicken was a little bit dry and appeared slightly overcooked. The pizzas were good value and I would recommend them. They have an extensive drink menu but could benefit with a little more variety in their cocktail menu.
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The Denn went above and beyond for my 45th Birthday function last night who I shared with over 20 guests.
I'd like to thank Sash at The Denn for organising, decorating the beautiful private function area upstairs and went out of his way to create the perfect ambience for the event. Also a big thanks for letting me bringing my own music and turning into my own personal Greek Tavern. We were well looked after, their staff is absolutely amazing, friendly and the food was phenomenal, wide selection of delicious food, some of my guests were vegans and vegetarians and bragged about how delicious the meals were, any drinks, cocktails you can think of was made available.
All my guests couldn't speak highly enough of The Denn and a said they will be dining there again. I will definitely be a regular as there is a lot of beautiful food yet to be explored.
Who ever is thinking of having their function there or wanting to try somethings delicious, decedent and going out to dinner I highly recommend in The Denn - Bar & Restaurant in Northcote.
Great food. Pizzas are the best item on the menu. Would eat here once a fortnight when I lived in the area. Nice modern space and suprising for the mostly victorian building area. Beer options were great too.
Came here for my sisters birthday and we were treated exceptionally well. The staff were friendly and the food was fantastic. We were even given a complementary bottle of white wine and a Polaroid photo of our table. Would definitely recommended.
Many thanks to all the staff @ Denn restaurant. We are local and come here quite often. There are a lot of changes to the places, especially the food and service. The menu was cater for everyone taste. We will be back here again.
Visit a friend in Northcote, its hard to decide if we should try The Denn restaurant. But we decide to give it a go. It is a busy night for them but the service seems really smooth and the food came out in good time. we have fun with the waiter. The seafood spaghetti and pumpkin gnoochi, both are delish. We will definitely come back.
This place has markedly improved since a couple years ago. We dared to venture back in after seeing some more favourable reviews in recent times. Our earlier experience was over an hour long wait for one awful pizza. This time, service was pleasant and although food was a touch slow to arrive the wait was still acceptable. Food was filling, though lacked any wow factor. Chicken Burger really hit the spot for me. I'll probably be back, without the 3 year gap next time!
Very pleasantly surprised , we have driven past a number of times and finally decided to drop in for dinner. The decor is great , the service is very friendly and attentive. The food is good quality , well presented and reasonably priced. Try the chocolate tasting platter for dessert.
Been to Denn a few times and each one it's pretty much the same, friendly staff who don't rush you, and pretty good food!
Lamb pizza - definitely a favourite. It has the right amount of toppings and the base is always cooked well. Recommend this one.
Beef burger - Really enjoyed this and the mustard cream was different but tasty.
Rib Eye - nothing too special here. Came out a bit overcooked and have had better along High St for the same price.
The drinks are priced okay and it's not a place that will break the bank. So I recommend it to people if you want an easy, no frill night.
Pretty good food. I ordered the veggie paella which was tasty and fresh. The place was a little empty on a Sunday arvo, a little surprising. Prices a bit higher than I usually pay ($24 main) but I was full when I left. Service a little slow but acceptable. Waitress friendly. Everyone happy with their order@
Saturday lunch. Their food fired pizza was above average, as was their baked eggs. I did not try the Gippsland porterhouse steak, but was delicious by all accounts, and with fresh salad, it was good value. Service was good, although that afternoon the patronage was light to really give it a test. Afterwards go to Terra Madre a few stores down to grab some organic produce for later.
Lunch today great. Large restaurant, quick service. Steaks cooked to perfection, fresh salad, vegetables cooked well. This was a great find and we left happy. Drinks nice and cold. Only suggestion is more jus and salt and pepper on tables. Everything else was just right.
Great menu, friendly service.. Didnt have a booking but was accomodated straight away. Well priced menu with extensive choices. Yummy dessert. Will be back again.
Sandy. Denn is very welcoming and the food is extraordinary. Love the tapas . And lamb special. Presentation on the plate was exceptional . Great food and service . I will be back.
Lovely food, interesting service !. Ate here recently in a group of four. The food was great all round, and served in good time. The service was enthusiastic and friendly, but very disorganised. We were asked four times within five minutes if we wanted drinks, by four different wait staff. Then we were asked six times if we were ready to order food, again by different wait staff. Attention is great, but we were laughing about this in the end as it got so ridiculous. A little organisation required I think.
Lovely service, delicious flavours. Went here early on a Sat night before the movies. No reservation, but were accommodated no problem as it wasn't too busy. Lovely service, lots of variety on the menu. Went the salmon special - delicious food, well presented, just a bit small in terms of serve size. The meal description & price didn't give me the impression I should order an additional side to ensure I got enough food. The Pizzas might be a better option if I return.
Awesome Highly Recommend. Love it. Food is great for price and the managers are very welcoming.
Extensive menu with good food. Presentation on the plate was exceptional. Serves weren't overly huge but we all enjoyed our meals and the ambience of the restaurant was good. The tapas dishes for entree were delicious. A lot of the tables have seat stools but you can ask for a backed chair if you prefer. The waiters and waitresses were great. I will return.
Not sure why this place gets such poor reviews! We went for dinner on a busy Saturday night and were seated and served right away, food was good and there was not a long wait. I was hesitant to try Denn due to the reviews but we would definitely go back! Yum!
Not sure why this place has such low ratings. Yet last reviews are good. We went here for b'day get together and both my partner and I enjoyed our meals and the atmosphere
Y Chen. Very nice and tasty food , I always going with my friend and we r enjoy the food. And very nice service staff
We went to Denn last Saturday and had a nice experience. I love the seafood paella and my husband had beef cheek, we enjoyed so much. Service is great
Will go there next time
Nice dining experience. Food is great here, good variety and some exceptional flavours.
We did have a few small problems with service, one meal was 10 minutes later than others for example, but the food made up for that issue.
We have also ordered take away pizza in the past, and it is good but is always later than we are told.
The atmosphere is lovely, nice interior design and friendly staff.
Food was fantastic! Service was lacking a little bit, waiter forgot to bring out my drink. They did advise that they were unexpectedly busy, and they were rather apologetic, so I'm forgiving on this occasion. If go there again, the food was really yummy!
I was somewhat sceptical of eating at denn tonight after reading the reviews, but I had a entertainment book voucher to use so I thought I'd wing it.
I'm glad I did, I thought the experience was pretty good. Ordered artichoke jumbo ravioli which was tasty but pretty pricey at $22.50- I was still a little hungry after. I split a choc pudding with a friend and was satisfied after that. We stayed for 2.5 hrs and watched two couples beside us leave and get replaced, but were not given the impression we should move on as they were busy so that was good. The food took about 45 to come out but that was ok as i expected it. I didn't have a lot to choose from being a vegetarian but I was happy with my meal. Overall a good experience, if I felt like a fancy meal or had cash to splash I'd come back. Don't let the negative votes dissuade you I'd say.
Is this a hat restaurant or not?? qulity of daily specials they have not second to a hat restaurant.. I had lamb rack and my wife had Fish of the day those two meals were amazing.. Love to go there often and no doubt that i recomend this place my mates..Awesome!!!!
The vegetarian platter and lamb salad were delicious. The lamb was so tender and tasty!
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Can't recommend enough. I took a friend from out of town to Denn's the other night, and while we were there, i said to the manager that they must get good reviews, to which i was shocked to hear they are not...
I have signed up to urbanspoon specifically to try and rectify that. I have been to Denn's now about 8 or 9 times, and bar the first time, i have had nothing but a fantastic experience. My first time, i was running to a tight schedual (for the movies) and our meal did not arrive, but the restaurant was at capacity, they were more than apologetic, and didn't charge us for our drinks. so I went back 2 days later... and ever since it has been an absolute pleasure.
I have worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, and I would love to work there. The management treat their staff (and speak of them) very well, they look happy and the service is second to none. the menu is relatively creative and well considered.. the portions are perfect, the meals are not over priced, and everything i have tried has been superb.
More often than not, i will order off the specials menu, it has always been different and have never been disappointed by what comes out. sometimes you have to wait a little while, but considering how busy it gets, i don't think the wait has ever been unreasonable, and it is always worth it.
Don't know what else to say, highly recommend it!
lots of love to the crew down there
Our favourite local restaurant - great food, friendly service, elegant decor, yet casual enough for a coffee or quick lunch. Recommended!
beautiful and interesting interior decor. however do not fancy the seats with no backings and so close to the next table, my body was almost touching the table. anyone fat will never be able to sit there. they do have proper chairs at other sections but have to specify. food was excellent. had the platter to share and the spanish paella which was tasty though a tad too wet. dessert menu wasnt enticing so we skipped.
Overall a solidly good Italian dining experience, and great for those looking for somewhere a little quieter. The prices are a touch high, but the quality we received was enough to let it slide. Also our service could have been a bit quicker. But my partner and I both loved our meals. I'll definitely be back.
Problems can always arise but it's how you deal with them that matters. I had to wait for my pizza due to a problem with the oven. Staff couldn't have been more apologetic, providing me with a complimentary glass of wine and side salad. All in all had a great meal with friendly service at a nice venue.
We've popped in here a few times for a quick bite before seeing a film at the Westgarth. I love their eye fillet wrapped in bacon. A single pizza can be enough for two people, depending on your hunger. We had their signature "Denn" pizza with pulled duck, crispy bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes and barbecue sauce, plus a jug of sangria. I expected to be hit in the face with all the different strong flavours on the pizza, but they worked well together and it was tasty. The sangria seemed very watery - not the dark red wine base for which it is named - and had a low alcohol level. For $30 a jug you expect the full kick.
Loved it. Food was above excellent. Staff nice. Bartender knows his drinks. Was here 2 or 3 years ago and read not impressed. Went to celebrate an 18th birthday and everyone enjoyed the staff.. food... selection.. it may now become a regular!
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